Cyprus

Russian investors funding a construction boom in occupied Cyprus

by Antony Antoniou
February 5, 2024
Cyprus

Russian investors funding a construction boom in occupied Cyprus
Northern Cyprus: A Sanctions Haven Seeing a Construction Boom

The breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has seen rapid growth and development in recent years, particularly in the construction sector. A key driver of this has been an influx of foreign money, especially from Russian investors and expatriates seeking to escape sanctions and find favorable economic conditions.

Cypriot History – Byzantine Period

by Antony Antoniou
December 24, 2020
Cypriot History, Cyprus

Byzantine period After the division of the Roman Empire into an eastern half and a western half, Cyprus came under the rule of Byzantium. The cities of Cyprus were destroyed by two successive earthquakes in… Read More »Cypriot History – Byzantine Period

Cyprus criticises Orthodox bishop for insulting gays

by Antony Antoniou
December 24, 2019
Cyprus

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — An official says the Cyprus government is “greatly troubled and dismayed” by an Orthodox Christian bishop’s comments on homosexuality, which he said were needlessly stirring up social tensions on the Mediterranean… Read More »Cyprus criticises Orthodox bishop for insulting gays

Cypriot History – Armenians

by Antony Antoniou
December 24, 2019
Cypriot History, Cyprus

A large part of the Armenian community in Cyprus descends from survivors of the 1915 genocide in Anatolia who initially settled in neighbourhoods of the capital Nicosia. Following the independence of the island from British… Read More »Cypriot History – Armenians

Cypriot History Timeline

by Antony Antoniou
December 24, 2019
Cypriot History, Cyprus

Human habitation of Cyprus dates back to the Paleolithic era. Cyprus’s geographic position has caused Cyprus to be influenced by differing Eastern Mediterranean civilisations over the millennia. Periods of Cyprus’s history from 1050 BC have been named according to… Read More »Cypriot History Timeline

Cypriot History – The October Riots of 1931

by Antony Antoniou
February 11, 2019
Cypriot History, Cyprus

1931 Cyprus revolt The 1931 Cyprus revolt or October Events (Greek: Οκτωβριανά, Oktovriana) was an anti-colonial revolt that took place in Cyprus, then a British crown colony, between 21 October and early November 1931.… Read More »Cypriot History – The October Riots of 1931

One Billion Rising movement

by Antony Antoniou
February 6, 2019
Cyprus

The Cyprus Mail has reported: Why one billion? Well, that’s the figure of woman and girls across the planet who will be beaten or raped during their lifetime: one third of the entire female population.… Read More »One Billion Rising movement

Cyprus loses Halloumi trademark

by Antony Antoniou
January 28, 2019
Cyprus

The Cyprus Mail reported: Cyprus may have definitively lost the trademark for halloumi cheese in the UK, after a British court has refused to consider a last-ditch appeal filed by Cypriot authorities. According to daily Phileleftheros,… Read More »Cyprus loses Halloumi trademark

Larnaca Cat Sanctuary

by Antony Antoniou
January 27, 2019
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Cyprus

Located a few miles out of Larnaca, on the outskirts of a village called Alethriko, there is a new Cat Sanctuary, named Sandy’s Cat Sanctuary, after a beloved Feline. There is a big problem with… Read More »Larnaca Cat Sanctuary

Understanding GESY Cyprus National Health System

by Antony Antoniou
January 21, 2019
1 Comment
Cyprus

The healthcare system of Cyprus is changing with GESY, a full-coverage healthcare program for all citizens. This new system will give people a choice between the services of any physician or other healthcare professional in… Read More »Understanding GESY Cyprus National Health System